[ US /ˈkɑp/ ]
[ UK /kˈɒp/ ]
NOUN
  1. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
VERB
  1. take by theft
    Someone snitched my wallet!
  2. take into custody
    the police nabbed the suspected criminals
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How To Use cop In A Sentence

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